Russia Says Wagner Gave Up Huge Arsenal of Weapons After Mutiny
- Mercenaries surrendered tanks, missiles, ammo, ministry said
- Handover announced after disclosure of Putin-Prigozhin talks
Members of the Wagner Group depart from Rostov-on-Don, Russia on June 24.
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Russia’s Defense Ministry said Wagner mercenaries surrendered thousands of weapons including battle tanks following the mutiny that became the most serious threat to President Vladimir Putin’s 24-year rule.
The arsenal of more than 2,000 pieces included T-90 and T-80 tanks, Grad and Hurricane multiple-launch rocket systems, Pantsir surface-to-air missiles, artillery systems and armored personnel carriers, Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said Wednesday on its Telegram channel.